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HTC: No Operating System Announcements Just Yet

Sep 12, 2011, 12:39 PM by Eric M. Zeman

It recently came to light that HTC has given thought to purchasing a mobile operating system to use in its smartphones. Speaking in an interview with the Economic Times of China, HTC co-founder and chairwoman Cher Wang said, "We have given it thought and we have discussed it internally, but we will not do it in impulse." HTC uses Google's Android platform, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform, and Qualcomm's BREW MP platform in its smartphones and other devices. "We can use any OS we want," Wang continued. "We are able to make things different from our rivals on the second or third layer of a platform. Our strength lies in understanding an OS, but it does not mean that we have to produce an OS." In response to press coverage of Wang's statements, HTC issued a more general alert to media today explaining that the company is always looking at the best way to deliver a strong software and hardware experience to its customers. HTC said, "We are always evaluating opportunities to enhance that experience through innovation and partnership; however, we have no announcements about our platform strategy at this time."

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landmarkcm

Sep 12, 2011, 10:56 PM

WebOS all the way!!!!

Enough said! Don't let an awesome os such as WebOS fade away!!!! ☹️

Living Silver

I just bought a Veer and I love it! Many have complained about Palm and HP's software- it would be awesome to see WebOS on something solid, like an HTC phone!

If anyone is going to try and devise a competing OS to iOS and Android, WebOS has the be...
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Strin Theory

Sep 12, 2011, 4:21 PM

Perfect Comeback Kid scenario for both HTC and webOS

If that were to happen that would absolutely be kickass. I have used all of the OSes and can vouch the only real contender is webOS. An HTC or Samsung product with webOS would give android a run for its money because it is polished and clean as iOS and has none of the legal baggage like android.

Don't get me wrong I loved my iPhone (had to leave ATT, currently on Sprint), I would still be with my Palm Pre if it weren't for the missing Key Apps that I'm sure Samsung or HTC can make or work with the developers. Look at the Sense 3.0 or Touchwiz look at some of the their own "homebrew" Apps and Widgets.

It can be done, I have a TouchPad aside from lacking an external camera, its is pretty decent. If it had a cheaper price point and more...
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tacmus

Sep 12, 2011, 12:58 PM

please, please!!

web os!!!! 😁

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